This ordinance waives formal bid procedures and authorizes a $150,370 contract with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to develop strategies and regional partnerships that improve access to services for residents across Central Ohio, including support for the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging. The waiver is justified by MORPC’s unique expertise and the urgent timing required to comply with evolving service delivery objectives. Funding is appropriated from account 51-5101-63050 and allocates resources for stakeholder engagement, data analysis, strategic plan formulation, and interjurisdictional coordination. The contract’s scope, timeline, and deliverables are detailed in the attached agreement, enabling immediate project initiation.